Turning a naive idea into a 7-digit exit with Javier Escribano (Tourist Eye)

The Only Thing That Matters

How do you build a successful travel app from scratch, grow it to millions of users, and sell it to a big brand in the industry?
Join us as my former co-founder, Javier Escribano, and I recount our journey from naive 22-year-olds to existing to Lonely Planet.
You'll learn the four critical checks for achieving product-market fit, and why validating user value, ensuring usability, confirming technical feasibility, and proving business viability are the cornerstones of any startup.
We share stories of our early days, reflecting on the challenges faced and the importance of perseverance, all while offering practical guidance for aspiring founders.
Explore the nuances of startup life with us as we discuss pivotal moments that defined our entrepreneurial path. From our humble beginnings organizing university events to navigating startup acquisitions in Silicon Valley, we recount the highs and lows that shaped our careers.
We dive into the importance of niche specialization, leveraging press coverage, and the impact of timing and agility in seizing new technology and distribution channels.
Our candid reflections on financial hardships and strategic decisions will provide invaluable insights for anyone looking to make their mark in the startup world.
Finally, discover the lessons we've learned in startup growth and product-market fit through our experiences with Tourist Eye and beyond. We analyze contrasting strategies in the travel industry, the role of early adopters, and the journey of landing in San Francisco to face investor challenges.
Whether you're a young entrepreneur or simply curious about the realities of startup life, our stories of ambition, camaraderie, and resilience will inspire you to enjoy every step of your journey, regardless of the outcome.
Tune in to gain a wealth of practical advice and personal anecdotes that can help light your own entrepreneurial path.

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1. Founder Reflects on Product Market Fit (00:00:00)

2. Finding Product Market Fit (00:03:52)

3. Creating a Path in Entrepreneurship (00:19:22)

4. Attention to Detail in Design (00:32:21)

5. Lessons Learned in Startup Growth (00:43:20)

6. Product Market Fit and Company Evolution (00:56:27)

7. Navigating Startup Acquisition in Silicon Valley (01:04:02)

8. Lessons Learned in Entrepreneurial Journey (01:13:01)